Automated Vulnerability Testing and Detection Digital Twin Framework for 5G Systems

Danielle Dauphinais, Michael Zylka, Harris Spahic, Farhan Shaik, Jingda Yang, Isabella Cruz, Jakob Gibson, Ying Wang

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    Abstract

    Efficient and precise detection of vulnerabilities in 5G protocols and implementations is crucial for ensuring the security of its application in critical infrastructures. However, with the rapid evolution of 5G standards and the trend towards softwarization and virtualization, this remains a challenge. In this paper, we present an automated Fuzz Testing Digital Twin Framework that facilitates systematic vulnerability detection and assessment of unintended emergent behavior, while allowing for efficient fuzzing path navigation. Our framework utilizes assembly-level fuzzing as an acceleration engine and is demonstrated on the flagship 5G software stack: srsRAN. The introduced digital twin solution enables the simulation, verification, and connection to 5G testing and attack models in real-world scenarios. By identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities on the digital twin platform, we significantly improve the security and resilience of 5G systems, mitigate the risks of zero-day vulnerabilities, and provide comprehensive testing environments for current and newly released 5G systems.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2023 IEEE 9th International Conference on Network Softwarization
    Subtitle of host publicationBoosting Future Networks through Advanced Softwarization, NetSoft 2023 - Proceedings
    EditorsCarlos J. Bernardos, Barbara Martini, Elisa Rojas, Fabio Luciano Verdi, Zuqing Zhu, Eiji Oki, Helge Parzyjegla
    Pages308-310
    Number of pages3
    ISBN (Electronic)9798350399806
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2023
    Event9th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization, NetSoft 2023 - Madrid, Spain
    Duration: 19 Jun 202323 Jun 2023

    Publication series

    Name2023 IEEE 9th International Conference on Network Softwarization: Boosting Future Networks through Advanced Softwarization, NetSoft 2023 - Proceedings

    Conference

    Conference9th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization, NetSoft 2023
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CityMadrid
    Period19/06/2323/06/23

    Keywords

    • 5G Security
    • Assembly-Level
    • Digital Twin
    • Fuzzing
    • Testing Framework

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